KEWOPA Chairperson Slams Clubs for Using School Uniforms in Adult Entertainment
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By John Kariuki
Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) Chairperson, Hon. Leah Sankaire, has strongly condemned the growing practice of using school uniforms as costumes in entertainment venues, terming it unlawful, exploitative, and socially dangerous.
In a statement on behalf of KEWOPA, Hon. Sankaire said the trend amounts to the sexualisation of children and undermines national efforts to safeguard minors. She stressed that school uniforms represent innocence, equality, and discipline, and must never be reduced to props for adult amusement or profit.
Citing Section 46 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act (2010), the Children Act (2022), and NACADA’s Alcoholic Drinks Control (Promotions) Guidelines, she noted that any use of school-related imagery in alcohol promotions or adult entertainment is strictly prohibited.
“This symbolism must never be misappropriated in ways that normalize child exploitation or encourage grooming,” Hon. Sankaire warned, noting that cases of child defilement in Kenya remain alarmingly high.
She urged regulatory bodies—including NACADA, the Kenya Film Classification Board, and the Ministry of Interior—to investigate, sanction, and even revoke licenses of offending establishments. She also called on club proprietors to apologize publicly and end exploitative practices immediately.
Beyond enforcement, Hon. Sankaire appealed to parents, educators, and community leaders to speak out against harmful trends. “Sexual exploitation thrives when society turns a blind eye. Protecting children is not negotiable,” she declared.
She concluded by stressing that safeguarding children’s dignity is a collective duty that must be upheld without compromise.
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